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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585.12 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585.12 and 173.70 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585.12 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585.12 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585.12 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 101,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,635.34/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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